"We appreciate Keith's contributions to our hockey club during his time with the Blue Jackets. This is a great opportunity for him and we wish him the best," said Blue Jackets' general manager Jarmo Kekalainen.

Before joining the Blue Jackets for the 2012-13 season, he had served as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, he has also served an assistant coach with the New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers.